EP3272594B1 - Motor vehicle with a wheel chock and a support for the wheel chock - Google Patents

Motor vehicle with a wheel chock and a support for the wheel chock Download PDF

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EP3272594B1
EP3272594B1 EP17180802.5A EP17180802A EP3272594B1 EP 3272594 B1 EP3272594 B1 EP 3272594B1 EP 17180802 A EP17180802 A EP 17180802A EP 3272594 B1 EP3272594 B1 EP 3272594B1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60RVEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R25/00Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
    • B60R25/01Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
    • B60R25/09Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens by restraining wheel rotation, e.g. wheel clamps
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60RVEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R25/00Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
    • B60R25/20Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
    • B60R25/21Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using hidden switches
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60TVEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T3/00Portable devices for preventing unwanted movement of vehicles, e.g. chocks

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  • the invention relates to a motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, with a wheel chock and a holder for the wheel chock, in which the wheel chock can be removably held.
  • Wheel chocks can secure parked vehicles, including trailers, by blocking at least one wheel from rolling away.
  • Wheel chocks hereinafter also referred to as wheel chocks, are usually carried as loose individual parts in a holder.
  • B. can be arranged on the chassis frame of the commercial vehicle.
  • the bracket can be located for different commercial vehicles at different installation locations on the frame, depending on the size and equipment of the vehicles and depending on where there is sufficient space for attaching the wheel chock, depending on the vehicle type.
  • DE 102 09 162 A1 For example, it is proposed to use an outer flank of a side member of semitrailer chassis frames, in particular their offset area, as the attachment point for a wheel chock.
  • a generic fender for a commercial vehicle is known, on the outside of the fender arch a storage space for receiving a wheel chock is arranged with an opening. The placement of the wheel chock in the immediate vicinity of the tire makes handling easier for the driver.
  • the unfolded indicator exceeds the permitted width for vehicles, which means that this application is not possible on public roads in Europe.
  • a Another disadvantage of this approach is that such a purely visual indicator can often be overlooked by the driver when driving away.
  • the object of the invention is, in particular, to provide an improved possibility which reliably prevents a wheel chock arranged on the wheel for securing from being forgotten there when driving away.
  • a motor vehicle comprising a wheel chock and a holder for the wheel chock, in which the wheel chock can be removably held.
  • the motor vehicle further comprises an immobilizer of the motor vehicle, which is activated when the wheel chock is removed from the holder and is deactivated when the wheel chock is in the holder.
  • the immobilizer is in this case a device which, when activated, prevents driving, in particular starting or moving away of the motor vehicle.
  • immobilizers are known per se from the prior art. It is emphasized that the immobilizer used in connection with the invention is not limited to a specific type of immobilizer, but that in principle any suitably designed type of immobilizer can be used as long as it is activated, i. H. is switched on when the wheel chock is removed from the holder or is not present in it and is deactivated, d. H. is switched off when the wheel chock is in the holder.
  • the immobilizer can be designed, for example, as an electronic immobilizer or as a mechanical immobilizer.
  • the motor vehicle is in particular a commercial vehicle, for example a truck or omnibus, and can also be designed as a towing vehicle with a trailer.
  • the basic idea of the invention is therefore to detect whether the wheel chock is in its holder or not and, if it is not in its holder, to activate an immobilizer function of the motor vehicle so that it can be started or driven away of the motor vehicle is not possible with the immobilizer activated.
  • This offers the particular advantage that the driver cannot simply drive away if he has forgotten to stow a wheel chock attached to the wheel again in the holder before resuming a journey.
  • bridging means are also provided, by means of which an activated immobilizer can be deactivated without the wheel chock being in the holder.
  • an immobilizer activated due to a wheel chock not in the holder can thus be deliberately deactivated.
  • the bridging means can be designed in various ways, for example depending on the design of the immobilizer or depending on how it is recognized whether the wheel chock is in the holder.
  • a simple variant would be, for example, a so-called blind wedge, which has the same shape and size as the wheel chock, and which can be inserted into the holder if necessary.
  • the bridging means can also be implemented as a bridging function, which is displayed to the driver for selection in the cockpit, for example. If required, the driver can deliberately deactivate an activated immobilizer by selecting an appropriate bridging function in the cockpit, even if there is no wheel chock in the holder.
  • the immobilizer is designed such that when the immobilizer is activated, an ignition and / or an engine start can be carried out and / or an electrical power supply to the motor vehicle can be switched on, but it is not possible to start the motor vehicle.
  • This has the advantage, in particular in the case of a commercial vehicle, that driving operation can already be prepared, for. B. to fill the compressed air system for the operation of a compressed air brake, even if the motor vehicle can not start yet.
  • a gear stage of an automated transmission of the motor vehicle cannot be engaged, e.g. B. the speed steps ("D", "Ds", "Dm”, "R” etc.) of a motor vehicle with automatic transmission or automated transmission cannot be released when the immobilizer is activated.
  • the motor vehicle can have a detection means which is designed to recognize whether the wheel chock is in the holder or not and which is further designed to activate the immobilizer indirectly or immediately when the wheel chock is not in the bracket and deactivate the immobilizer when the wheel chock is in the bracket.
  • the holder has a contact or switch which can be triggered by the wheel chock and via which the immobilizer can be activated or deactivated.
  • the contact or the switch is arranged in the region of the holder such that when the wheel chock is properly arranged again in the holder, the contact or the switch is also actuated automatically. In this way it can be automatically recognized in a structurally simple manner whether the wheel chock is in the holder or not.
  • the switch or contact is in operative connection with the immobilizer in such a way that the immobilizer is activated by a state of the switch or contact that occurs when the wheel chock is not in the holder, and by a state of the switch or contact , which results when the wheel chock is in the holder, the immobilizer is deactivated.
  • an electrical signal can also be generated via the contact or switch, by means of which an immobilizer can be activated or deactivated.
  • the parking brake can be used as an immobilizer and, together with the contact or switch arranged on the wheel chock holder, can be designed, for example, in such a way that an electrical signal can be generated via the switch or contact, that triggers the corresponding parking brake function if the wheel chock is not in the holder and deactivates the signal again if the wheel wheel chock is in the holder.
  • the switch can be operatively connected to a valve, for example a solenoid valve, of the electropneumatic or pneumatic parking brake, such that a state of the switch or contact that occurs when the wheel chock is not in the holder (e.g., a non-tripped contact or switch not actuated) creates a valve position of the valve in which the parking brake is engaged.
  • a valve for example a solenoid valve
  • a state of the switch or contact that results when the wheel chock is in the holder creates a valve position of the valve in which the parking brake is not applied.
  • the switch can also be directly mechanically operatively connected to a valve of the parking brake.
  • valve for example in the form of a solenoid valve
  • the valve for example in the form of a solenoid valve
  • the engagement and disengagement of the parking brake or for the parking brake to be engaged or disengaged by means of further valve devices can, so that the contact or switch on the bracket of the wheel chock only represents an additional operating option for the pneumatic parking brake.
  • an easy-to-implement immobilizer functionality can be implemented, which is triggered when the wheel chock is not in the holder.
  • a particular advantage is that an existing braking functionality of the motor vehicle (here the parking brake) is used to implement the immobilizer functionality in connection with the wheel chock.
  • the switch which can be actuated by the wheel chock in the holder is designed as a pressure and / or roller switch which is arranged on the holder in such a way that the pressure and / or roller switch is in an actuated state when the wheel chock is in the holder and is in a non-actuated state when the wheel chock is not in the holder.
  • the actuated state of the switch can also be referred to as the triggered state of the switch and the non-actuated state as the non-triggered state of the switch.
  • Such a pressure and / or roller switch enables a mechanically robust solution to implement a detection means according to the invention, by means of which the presence or absence of the wheel chock in the holder can be recognized and an immobilizer function can be activated or deactivated accordingly.
  • the detection means can in particular have transmission means for contactless data and / or energy transmission, with the aid of which a signal, e.g. B. an optical or electrical signal, by contactless transmission, for. B. can be transmitted by inductive transmission between the wheel chock and the bracket.
  • the detection means can also be designed so that, if the wheel chock is not in its holder, a signal, e.g. B. sends a coded signal via the vehicle CAN to activate an intervention in the transmission control to trigger an immobilizer functionality.
  • the detection means can have a marking arranged on the wheel chock, for example in the form of a label.
  • the label can be, for example, a so-called RFID label (English: radio frequency identification label, also referred to as a radio label).
  • the detection means further comprises a sensor unit arranged on the holder or adjacent to the holder, which is designed to mark, e.g. B. the label to detect when the wheel chock is in the holder. If the label is an RFID label, the sensor device is accordingly designed as an RFID receiver.
  • the marking or the label can also be implemented in another way, for example in the form of a label which has a bar code or a so-called QR code which is optically or optoelectronically detected by an optical receiver unit arranged in the region of the holder.
  • a further variant of a realization of such a detection means according to the invention provides that the transmission means have a first coil arranged in the holder and a second coil arranged in the wheel chock, with the aid of which an electrical signal can be transmitted by inductive transmission between the wheel chock and the holder, wherein the first coil is interconnected with corresponding reading electronics.
  • inductive transmission systems are known, for example, in the motor vehicle sector from appropriately designed ignition keys.
  • the wheel chock can have a mechanical coding for interaction with a mechanical counter-coding in the holder. In this way it can be ensured that a specific wheel chock can only be properly attached in a specific holder assigned to it. In this way, theft protection can be implemented since a stolen wheel chock is usually worthless to the user since it does not fit in any other holder.
  • Such a mechanical coding of the wheel chock can be realized, for example, in that the wheel chock has depressions and / or projections arranged in a predetermined pattern in a region of its outer surface, which fit in a form-fitting manner in a corresponding counter-pattern on the holder, analogously to a mechanical key lock -System.
  • the detection means can furthermore have a Bluetooth or near field communication (NFC) transmitter / receiver unit integrated in the wheel chock.
  • This transmission / reception unit can be in communication connection with a corresponding Bluetooth or near-field communication transmission / reception unit of the motor vehicle or a mobile radio device, in particular a smartphone.
  • the wheel chock is thus paired with a corresponding communication unit of the vehicle or with a mobile phone.
  • the wheel chock can be equipped with a SIM card and in this way likewise form a transmitter / receiver unit of a detection means.
  • the chock can also have a rechargeable battery which is arranged in the interior of the wheel chock and is charged either via contacts or wirelessly, for example in the case of electric toothbrushes.
  • the motor vehicle can furthermore have an optical or visual and / or acoustic warning device which is designed to have a state "wheel chock is in the holder" and / or the state "wheel chock is not in the holder” at the driver's workplace to signal.
  • the motor vehicle in particular the warning device, can be designed to emit an optical or visual and / or acoustic warning if the detection means detects that the wheel chock is not in the holder.
  • a warning can be displayed in a display of the motor vehicle cockpit. This means that the driver can immediately see why the immobilizer is activated.
  • a commercial vehicle 1 is initially shown in the lower part of the figure, comprising a driver's cab 5 which is mounted on the vehicle frame 4 by means of a driver's cab mounting (not shown).
  • the utility vehicle 1 comprises a parking brake 3 known per se, with pneumatic spring brake cylinders 3 a, which can be vented to engage the parking brake and are thereby applied.
  • the spring brake cylinders can be pressurized with pneumatic air via pneumatic lines 3b and a valve arrangement (not shown in each case) connected to a compressed air accumulator.
  • a holder 11 for a wheel chock 10 is provided on the vehicle frame 4 or at another suitable location on the utility vehicle. It was mentioned at the beginning that various possibilities are known from the prior art for holding a wheel chock in the motor vehicle.
  • the upper part of the Figure 1 shows an enlarged section A of the bracket 11 with the wheel chock 10.
  • the bracket 11 is shown here in a highly schematic manner.
  • the holder 11 can be expediently designed, for example as storage space, as a holding bracket, as a clamping device, as a slide-in compartment, etc.
  • the holder 11 for the wheel chock 10 has a mechanical pressure switch designed as a roller switch 13, which is arranged on the holder 11 such that the roller switch 13 is actuated automatically when the wheel chock 10 is again on the vehicle by means of the holder 11 is attached.
  • the wheel chock 10 is, for example so pressed on the roller switch 13 that the roller 13a of the roller switch 13 from the wheel chock 10 in Figure 1 is pushed to the right so that the spring 13b is compressed and the contact 13c of the roller switch closes.
  • a corresponding electrical signal is generated via the connecting lines 15 of the roller switch 13, as a result of which a parking brake function is deactivated.
  • the roller 13a moves to the left due to the spring force of the prestressed spring 13b and the contact 13c is opened.
  • the contact 13c is open or the roller switch 13 is not actuated, no electrical signal is transmitted via the signal lines 15, as a result of which the parking brake function is activated.
  • the signal from the roller switch 13 can be transmitted, for example, via the vehicle data bus (CAN) to an electro-pneumatic parking brake, which is then applied accordingly if the roller switch 13 is open and is deactivated if the roller switch 13 is closed.
  • a solenoid valve 3c of the parking brake 3 of the vehicle can be actuated via the switch 13 in such a way that when the switch 13 is open, i. H. the wheel chock 10 is not located in the holder 11, the parking brakes 3a are vented via the solenoid valve 3c and are thus applied.
  • the roller switch 13 thus serves as a structurally simple to implement detection means, which is designed to recognize whether the wheel chock 10 is in the holder 11 or not and to activate the immobilizer in the form of the parking brake 3 when the wheel chock 10 is not in the bracket 11 and deactivate the immobilizer when the wheel chock 10 is in the bracket 11.
  • the pressure switch 13 can, if necessary, for. B. with stolen wheel chock, also with a blind wedge or even with an adhesive tape, d. H. can also be operated without wheel chock 10.
  • the utility vehicle 1 can also have an electronic immobilizer 2, which can be designed to be activated or deactivated depending on the signal output by the switch 13.
  • FIG 2 is another variant of the in Figure 1 shown embodiment shown.
  • the chock 20 also has a mechanical coding 21 on a region of its outer surface which is used for interaction with a mechanical Countercoding 11a of the bracket 11 is executed.
  • the area of the wheel chock with the mechanical coding 21 is shown again in an enlarged view by the elliptical cut-out.
  • an enlarged detail is shown, each showing only the partial area of the wheel chock 20 and the corresponding partial area 11 of the holder, on which the mechanical coding 21 of the wheel chock 20 or the mechanical counter-account 11a of the holder 11 is located.
  • the mechanical coding 21 of the wheel chock is formed by a pattern of recesses in which a correspondingly designed pattern of projections of the counter coding 11a of the holder 11 can engage in a form-fitting manner.
  • the mechanical coding 21 of the wheel chock 20 and the mechanical counterassignment 11a of the holder 11 thus produce a pairing between the wheel chock 20 and the holder 11, so that only the wheel chock 20 can be attached to the holder 11 in each case. which has exactly the mechanical coding 21 which matches the mechanical counter coding 11a. Only in this case are the roller switches 13 operated accordingly.
  • Figure 3 shows a further embodiment of a detection means 32 in order to recognize whether a wheel chock 30 is located in the holder 31 assigned to it.
  • the special feature of this embodiment variant is that a first coil 34 is arranged in the holder 31 and that a second coil 33 arranged in the interior of the wheel chock 30 is also provided. With the aid of the first coil 34 and the second coil 33, an electrical signal can be transmitted by inductive transmission between the coils 33, 34 and thus between the wheel chock 30 and the holder 31, the first coil 34 being connected together with corresponding reading electronics 36.
  • the wheel chock 30 If the wheel chock 30 is now in its holder position in the holder 31, this presence of the edge chock 30 is detected by the corresponding presence of the coil 33 by the coil 34, which gives a corresponding signal to the evaluation electronics 36.
  • the evaluation electronics 36 can then again output a corresponding signal for activating or deactivating the immobilizer on the vehicle data bus.
  • a small rechargeable battery can be provided in the wheel chock 30 for the energy supply of the first coil 33.
  • the first coil 34 can also be the transmitter coil and the second coil the read coil, so that no battery in the wheel chock 30 is required to supply the second coil 33.
  • the detection means 42 for recognizing whether the wheel chock 40 is located in its holder 41 or not is formed by a marking 44 provided on the wheel chock 40 and a sensor device 43, 45, 46 on the holder 41. wherein the sensor device is designed to detect the marking.
  • the label can e.g. B. an RFID label 44 attached to the outside of the wheel chock 41.
  • the holder 41 for the wheel chock 40 accordingly has a sensor device 43 which is designed to read the RFID label 44. If the wheel chock 40 is now in its predetermined position in the holder 41, the sensor device 43 can detect the label 44 and read out its content. The readout result is in turn transmitted via signal lines 45 to evaluation electronics 46.
  • the label 44 can have a code that can be detected by the sensor device 43 and compared with a code stored in its memory.
  • the coding can, for example, uniquely identify the wheel chock, so that a pairing of chock 40 with the holder 41 can also be made possible here.
  • a pairing can be 1: 1, i.e. H. one (or more) wheel chock (s) is (or are) assigned to a specific vehicle, so that an activated immobilizer can only be deactivated by this (or these) wheel chock (s) by attaching the wheel chock (or wheel chocks) in the bracket.
  • a pairing can also take place “several to several”, such that a wheel chock is paired with a group of vehicles within a vehicle fleet, comparable to keys for locking systems or ignition keys for regular bus fleets. For example, 20 wheel chocks can be coded for 10 towing vehicles and 10 trailers, but not for other vehicles. "General keys", ie a wedge that fits a vehicle fleet, are also possible.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kraftfahrzeug, insbesondere ein Nutzfahrzeug, mit einem Radunterlegkeil und einer Halterung für den Radunterlegkeil, in der der Radunterlegkeil abnehmbar halterbar ist.The invention relates to a motor vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, with a wheel chock and a holder for the wheel chock, in which the wheel chock can be removably held.

Radunterlegkeile können abgestellte Kraftfahrzeuge einschließlich Anhänger durch Blockieren mindestens eines Rades gegen Wegrollen sichern. Üblicherweise werden Radunterlegkeile, nachfolgend auch als Unterlegkeile bezeichnet, als lose Einzelteile in einer Halterung mitgeführt, wobei die Halterung z. B. am Fahrgestellrahmen des Nutzfahrzeugs angeordnet sein kann. Die Halterung kann sich für unterschiedliche Nutzfahrzeuge an unterschiedlichen Einbauorten am Rahmen befinden, abhängig von Größe und Ausstattung der Fahrzeuge und je nachdem, wo jeweils Fahrzeugtyp-spezifisch ausreichend Platz zur Anbringung des Radunterlegkeils ist. In der DE 102 09 162 A1 wird beispielsweise vorgeschlagen, eine Außenflanke eines Längsträgers von Sattelanhänger-Fahrgestellrahmen, insbesondere deren Kröpfungsbereich, als Anbringungsort für einen Radunterlegkeil zu verwenden. Ferner ist aus der DE 10 2010 024 409 A1 ein gattungsgemäßer Kotflügel für ein Nutzfahrzeug bekannt, an dessen Außenseite der Kotflügelwölbung ein zur Aufnahme eines Unterlegkeils bestimmter Stauraum mit einer Öffnung angeordnet ist. Die Anbringung des Unterlegkeils in direkter Nähe des Reifens erleichtert die Handhabung für den Fahrer.Wheel chocks can secure parked vehicles, including trailers, by blocking at least one wheel from rolling away. Wheel chocks, hereinafter also referred to as wheel chocks, are usually carried as loose individual parts in a holder. B. can be arranged on the chassis frame of the commercial vehicle. The bracket can be located for different commercial vehicles at different installation locations on the frame, depending on the size and equipment of the vehicles and depending on where there is sufficient space for attaching the wheel chock, depending on the vehicle type. In the DE 102 09 162 A1 For example, it is proposed to use an outer flank of a side member of semitrailer chassis frames, in particular their offset area, as the attachment point for a wheel chock. Furthermore, from the DE 10 2010 024 409 A1 a generic fender for a commercial vehicle is known, on the outside of the fender arch a storage space for receiving a wheel chock is arranged with an opening. The placement of the wheel chock in the immediate vicinity of the tire makes handling easier for the driver.

Nutzfahrzeuge müssen insbesondere am Hang bergab mit mindestens einem Radunterlegkeil gesichert werden. Ein aus der Praxis bekanntes Problem ist jedoch, dass der Unterlegkeil leicht vergessen werden kann, wenn das Fahrzeug bergauf wegfährt, weil Rollsperren oder ähnliche Funktionen des Kraftfahrzeugs das Zurückrollen verhindern.Commercial vehicles must be secured with at least one wheel chock, especially on a downhill slope. A problem known in practice, however, is that the wheel chock can easily be forgotten when the vehicle drives away uphill because roller locks or similar functions of the motor vehicle prevent the vehicle from rolling back.

In der Offenlegungsschrift US 2009/0045236 A1 wird daher vorgeschlagen, eine Halterung für den Radunterlegkeil so auszuführen, dass beim Entnehmen des Radunterlegkeils aus der Halterung ein visueller Indikator ausgeklappt wird, der z. B. eine hell gefärbte Fahne aufweist. Der visuelle Indikator dient als Warn- bzw. Erinnerungshinweis für den Fahrer, nicht ohne den Radunterlegkeil wegzufahren.In the published application US 2009/0045236 A1 it is therefore proposed to carry out a holder for the wheel chock in such a way that when the wheel chock is removed from the holder, a visual indicator is opened, which, for. B. has a brightly colored flag. The visual indicator serves as a warning or reminder for the driver, not to move away without the wheel chock.

Durch den ausgeklappten Indikator wird die jedoch zulässige Breite für Fahrzeuge überschritten, wodurch diese Anwendung nicht auf öffentlichen Straßen in Europa möglich ist. Ein weiterer Nachteil dieses Ansatzes ist, dass ein derartig rein visueller Indikator dennoch oftmals vom Fahrer beim Wegfahren übersehen werden kann.The unfolded indicator exceeds the permitted width for vehicles, which means that this application is not possible on public roads in Europe. A Another disadvantage of this approach is that such a purely visual indicator can often be overlooked by the driver when driving away.

Es ist somit eine Aufgabe der Erfindung, einen verbesserten Ansatz bereitzustellen, mit dem Nachteile herkömmlicher Techniken vermieden werden können. Die Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es insbesondere, eine verbesserte Möglichkeit bereitzustellen, die zuverlässig verhindert, dass ein am Rad zur Sicherung angeordneter Radunterlegkeil dort beim Wegfahren vergessen wird.It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an improved approach which can avoid disadvantages of conventional techniques. The object of the invention is, in particular, to provide an improved possibility which reliably prevents a wheel chock arranged on the wheel for securing from being forgotten there when driving away.

Diese Aufgaben werden durch ein Kraftfahrzeug mit den Merkmalen des unabhängigen Anspruchs gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen und Anwendungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche und werden in der folgenden Beschreibung unter teilweiser Bezugnahme auf die Figuren näher erläutert.These tasks are solved by a motor vehicle with the features of the independent claim. Advantageous embodiments and applications of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims and are explained in more detail in the following description with partial reference to the figures.

Gemäß allgemeinen Gesichtspunkten der Erfindung wird ein Kraftfahrzeug bereitgestellt, umfassend einen Radunterlegkeil und eine Halterung für den Radunterlegkeil, in der der Radunterlegkeil abnehmbar halterbar ist. Das Kraftfahrzeug umfasst ferner eine Wegfahrsperre des Kraftfahrzeugs, die aktiviert ist, wenn der Radunterlegkeil aus der Halterung entnommen ist und die deaktiviert ist, wenn der Radunterlegkeil sich in der Halterung befindet. Die Wegfahrsperre ist hierbei eine Vorrichtung, die im aktivierten Zustand einen Fahrbetrieb, insbesondere ein Los- bzw. Wegfahren des Kraftfahrzeugs verhindert.According to general aspects of the invention, a motor vehicle is provided, comprising a wheel chock and a holder for the wheel chock, in which the wheel chock can be removably held. The motor vehicle further comprises an immobilizer of the motor vehicle, which is activated when the wheel chock is removed from the holder and is deactivated when the wheel chock is in the holder. The immobilizer is in this case a device which, when activated, prevents driving, in particular starting or moving away of the motor vehicle.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind an sich verschiedenste Arten von Wegfahrsperren bekannt. Es wird betont, dass die im Zusammenhang mit der Erfindung verwendete Wegfahrsperre nicht auf eine bestimmte Art von Wegfahrsperre beschränkt ist, sondern dass prinzipiell jede zweckmäßig eingerichtete Art von Wegfahrsperre verwendet werden kann, solange diese aktiviert ist, d. h. eingeschaltet ist, wenn der Radunterlegkeil aus der Halterung entnommen ist bzw. nicht in dieser vorhanden ist und deaktiviert ist, d. h. ausgeschaltet ist, wenn der Radunterlegkeil sich in der Halterung befindet. Die Wegfahrsperre kann beispielsweise als elektronische Wegfahrsperre oder als mechanische Wegfahrsperre ausgeführt sein. Das Kraftfahrzeug ist insbesondere ein Nutzfahrzeug, beispielsweise ein Lastkraftwagen oder Omnibus, und kann ferner auch als Zugfahrzeug mit einem Anhänger ausgeführt sein.Various types of immobilizers are known per se from the prior art. It is emphasized that the immobilizer used in connection with the invention is not limited to a specific type of immobilizer, but that in principle any suitably designed type of immobilizer can be used as long as it is activated, i. H. is switched on when the wheel chock is removed from the holder or is not present in it and is deactivated, d. H. is switched off when the wheel chock is in the holder. The immobilizer can be designed, for example, as an electronic immobilizer or as a mechanical immobilizer. The motor vehicle is in particular a commercial vehicle, for example a truck or omnibus, and can also be designed as a towing vehicle with a trailer.

Der Grundgedanke der Erfindung besteht somit darin, zu erfassen, ob der Radunterlegkeil sich in seiner Halterung befindet oder nicht und wenn er sich nicht in seiner Halterung befindet, eine Wegfahrsperrfunktion des Kraftfahrzeugs zu aktivieren, so dass ein Los- bzw. Wegfahren des Kraftfahrzeugs bei aktivierter Wegfahrsperre nicht möglich ist. Dies bietet den besonderen Vorzug, dass der Fahrer nicht einfach wegfahren kann, wenn er vergessen hat, einen am Rad angebrachten Radunterlegkeil vor der Wiederaufnahme einer Fahrt wieder in der Halterung zu verstauen.The basic idea of the invention is therefore to detect whether the wheel chock is in its holder or not and, if it is not in its holder, to activate an immobilizer function of the motor vehicle so that it can be started or driven away of the motor vehicle is not possible with the immobilizer activated. This offers the particular advantage that the driver cannot simply drive away if he has forgotten to stow a wheel chock attached to the wheel again in the holder before resuming a journey.

Gemäß einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind ferner Überbrückungsmittel vorgesehen, mittels derer eine aktivierte Wegfahrsperre deaktivierbar ist, ohne dass sich der Unterlegkeil in der Halterung befindet. Mit einem derartigen Überbrückungsmittel kann somit eine aufgrund eines nicht in der Halterung befindlichen Radunterlegkeils aktivierte Wegfahrsperre bewusst dennoch deaktiviert werden. Dies bietet den Vorteil, dass z. B. im Falle eines Diebstahls des Radunterlegkeils das Fahrzeug dennoch betriebsfähig ist und auf diese Weise ungewollte sogenannte "Liegenbleiber" verhindert werden.According to a particularly preferred embodiment, bridging means are also provided, by means of which an activated immobilizer can be deactivated without the wheel chock being in the holder. With such a bridging means, an immobilizer activated due to a wheel chock not in the holder can thus be deliberately deactivated. This has the advantage that, for. B. in the event of theft of the wheel chock the vehicle is still operational and unwanted so-called "breakdowns" can be prevented in this way.

Die Überbrückungsmittel können auf verschiedenste Arten ausgeführt sein, beispielsweise in Abhängigkeit von der Ausführung der Wegfahrsperre oder in Abhängigkeit davon, wie erkannt wird, ob sich der Radunterlegkeil in der Halterung befindet. Eine einfache Variante wäre beispielsweise ein sogenannter Blindkeil, der die gleiche Form und Größe wie der Radunterlegkeil hat, und der bei Bedarf in die Halterung gesteckt werden kann. Bei einer elektronischen Wegfahrsperre kann das Überbrückungsmittel auch entsprechend programmtechnisch als Überbrückungsfunktion implementiert werden, die dem Fahrer beispielsweise im Cockpit zur Auswahl angezeigt wird. So kann der Fahrer bei Bedarf durch Auswahl einer entsprechenden Überbrückungsfunktion im Cockpit bewusst eine aktivierte Wegfahrsperre wieder deaktivieren, auch wenn kein Radunterlegkeil in der Halterung ist.The bridging means can be designed in various ways, for example depending on the design of the immobilizer or depending on how it is recognized whether the wheel chock is in the holder. A simple variant would be, for example, a so-called blind wedge, which has the same shape and size as the wheel chock, and which can be inserted into the holder if necessary. In the case of an electronic immobilizer, the bridging means can also be implemented as a bridging function, which is displayed to the driver for selection in the cockpit, for example. If required, the driver can deliberately deactivate an activated immobilizer by selecting an appropriate bridging function in the cockpit, even if there is no wheel chock in the holder.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist die Wegfahrsperre derart ausgebildet, dass bei aktivierter Wegfahrsperre eine Zündung und/oder ein Motorstart durchführbar sind und/oder eine elektrische Stromversorgung des Kraftfahrzeuges einschaltbar ist, jedoch ein Losfahren des Kraftfahrzeugs nicht möglich ist. Dies bietet insbesondere bei einem Nutzfahrzeug den Vorteil, dass bereits ein Fahrbetrieb vorbereitet werden kann, z. B. um die Druckluftanlage für den Betrieb einer Druckluftbremse zu füllen, auch wenn das Kraftfahrzeug noch nicht losfahren kann. Beispielsweise kann bei aktivierter Wegfahrsperre eine Fahrstufe eines automatisierten Getriebes des Kraftfahrzeugs nicht einlegbar sein, z. B. können die Fahrstufen ("D", "Ds", "Dm", "R" etc.) eines Kraftfahrzeugs mit Automatikgetriebe oder automatisiertem Getriebe bei aktivierter Wegfahrsperre nicht freigegeben sein.According to the invention, the immobilizer is designed such that when the immobilizer is activated, an ignition and / or an engine start can be carried out and / or an electrical power supply to the motor vehicle can be switched on, but it is not possible to start the motor vehicle. This has the advantage, in particular in the case of a commercial vehicle, that driving operation can already be prepared, for. B. to fill the compressed air system for the operation of a compressed air brake, even if the motor vehicle can not start yet. For example, when the immobilizer is activated, a gear stage of an automated transmission of the motor vehicle cannot be engaged, e.g. B. the speed steps ("D", "Ds", "Dm", "R" etc.) of a motor vehicle with automatic transmission or automated transmission cannot be released when the immobilizer is activated.

Gemäß einem weiteren Gesichtspunkt der Erfindung kann das Kraftfahrzeug ein Detektionsmittel aufweisen, das ausgebildet ist, zu erkennen, ob sich der Radunterlegkeil in der Halterung befindet oder nicht und das ferner ausgebildet ist, die Wegfahrsperre mittelbar oder unmittelbar zu aktivieren, wenn sich der Radunterlegkeil nicht in der Halterung befindet und die Wegfahrsperre zu deaktivieren, wenn sich der Radunterlegkeil in der Halterung befindet.According to a further aspect of the invention, the motor vehicle can have a detection means which is designed to recognize whether the wheel chock is in the holder or not and which is further designed to activate the immobilizer indirectly or immediately when the wheel chock is not in the bracket and deactivate the immobilizer when the wheel chock is in the bracket.

Eine Möglichkeit der erfindungsgemäßen Realisierung, insbesondere des Detektionsmittels, sieht hierbei vor, dass die Halterung einen durch den Radunterlegkeil auslösbaren Kontakt oder Schalter aufweist, über den die Wegfahrsperre aktivierbar oder deaktivierbar ist. Mit anderen Worten ist der Kontakt oder der Schalter so im Bereich der Halterung angeordnet, dass wenn der Radunterlegkeil wieder in der Halterung ordnungsgemäß angeordnet wird, automatisch auch der Kontakt oder der Schalter betätigt wird. Auf diese Weise kann auf konstruktiv einfache Weise automatisch erkannt werden, ob sich der Radunterlegkeil in der Halterung befindet oder nicht. Der Schalter oder Kontakt steht hierbei mit der Wegfahrsperre in Wirkverbindung, derart, dass durch einen Zustand des Schalters oder Kontakts, der sich ergibt, wenn sich der Radunterlegkeil nicht in der Halterung befindet, die Wegfahrsperre aktiviert wird und dass durch einen Zustand des Schalters oder Kontakts, der sich ergibt, wenn sich der Radunterlegkeil in der Halterung befindet, die Wegfahrsperre deaktiviert wird.One possibility of the implementation according to the invention, in particular of the detection means, provides that the holder has a contact or switch which can be triggered by the wheel chock and via which the immobilizer can be activated or deactivated. In other words, the contact or the switch is arranged in the region of the holder such that when the wheel chock is properly arranged again in the holder, the contact or the switch is also actuated automatically. In this way it can be automatically recognized in a structurally simple manner whether the wheel chock is in the holder or not. The switch or contact is in operative connection with the immobilizer in such a way that the immobilizer is activated by a state of the switch or contact that occurs when the wheel chock is not in the holder, and by a state of the switch or contact , which results when the wheel chock is in the holder, the immobilizer is deactivated.

Beispielsweise kann somit über den Kontakt oder Schalter auch ein elektrisches Signal erzeugt werden, mittels dessen eine Wegfahrsperre aktivierbar oder deaktivierbar ist.For example, an electrical signal can also be generated via the contact or switch, by means of which an immobilizer can be activated or deactivated.

Falls das Kraftfahrzeug über eine elektrische, pneumatische oder elektro-pneumatische Feststellbremse verfügt, kann die Feststellbremse als Wegfahrsperre verwendet werden und zusammen mit dem an der Radunterlegkeilhalterung angeordneten Kontakt oder Schalter beispielsweise so ausgebildet sein, dass über den Schalter oder Kontakt ein elektrisches Signal erzeugbar ist, das ein Einlegen der entsprechenden Feststellbremsfunktion auslöst, falls der Unterlegkeil nicht in der Halterung ist und das das Signal wieder deaktiviert, falls der Radunterlegkeil sich in der Halterung befindet.If the motor vehicle has an electrical, pneumatic or electro-pneumatic parking brake, the parking brake can be used as an immobilizer and, together with the contact or switch arranged on the wheel chock holder, can be designed, for example, in such a way that an electrical signal can be generated via the switch or contact, that triggers the corresponding parking brake function if the wheel chock is not in the holder and deactivates the signal again if the wheel wheel chock is in the holder.

Beispielsweise kann der Schalter mit einem Ventil, beispielsweise einem Magnetventil, der elektropneumatischen oder pneumatischen Feststellbremse in Wirkverbindung stehen, derart, dass ein Zustand des Schalters oder Kontakts, der sich ergibt, wenn sich der Radunterlegkeil nicht in der Halterung befindet (z. B. ein nichtausgelöster Kontakt oder nichtbetätigter Schalter) eine Ventilstellung des Ventils erzeugt, in der die Feststellbremse eingelegt ist.For example, the switch can be operatively connected to a valve, for example a solenoid valve, of the electropneumatic or pneumatic parking brake, such that a state of the switch or contact that occurs when the wheel chock is not in the holder (e.g., a non-tripped contact or switch not actuated) creates a valve position of the valve in which the parking brake is engaged.

Ferner erzeugt ein Zustand des Schalters oder Kontakts, der sich ergibt, wenn sich der Radunterlegkeil in der Halterung befindet (z. B. ein ausgelöster Kontakt oder ein betätigter Schalter), eine Ventilstellung des Ventils, bei der die Feststellbremse nicht eingelegt ist.Furthermore, a state of the switch or contact that results when the wheel chock is in the holder (e.g. a triggered contact or an actuated switch) creates a valve position of the valve in which the parking brake is not applied.

Bei einer rein pneumatisch betätigbaren Feststellbremse kann der Schalter auch direkt mechanisch mit einem Ventil der Feststellbremse in Wirkverbindung stehen.In the case of a purely pneumatically actuated parking brake, the switch can also be directly mechanically operatively connected to a valve of the parking brake.

Es ist zu erwähnen, dass es natürlich ferner möglich ist, dass zum Ein- und Auslegen der Feststellbremse das Ventil, beispielsweise in Form eines Magnetventils, auch unabhängig von dem Schalter oder Kontakt separat ansteuerbar ist oder dass die Feststellbremse mittels weiterer Ventilvorrichtungen eingelegt oder ausgelegt werden kann, so dass der Kontakt oder Schalter an der Halterung des Radunterlegkeils nur eine zusätzliche Bedienmöglichkeit für die pneumatische Feststellbremse darstellt.It should be mentioned that it is of course also possible for the valve, for example in the form of a solenoid valve, to be actuated separately, independently of the switch or contact, for the engagement and disengagement of the parking brake or for the parking brake to be engaged or disengaged by means of further valve devices can, so that the contact or switch on the bracket of the wheel chock only represents an additional operating option for the pneumatic parking brake.

Auf diese Weise kann eine einfach zu realisierende Wegfahrsperrfunktionalität realisiert werden, die ausgelöst wird, wenn sich der Radunterlegkeil nicht in der Halterung befindet. Ein besonderer Vorteil ist, dass eine bestehende Bremsfunktionalität des Kraftfahrzeugs (hier der Feststellbremse) benutzt wird, um die Wegfahrsperrfunktionalität im Zusammenhang mit dem Radunterlegkeil zu realisieren.In this way, an easy-to-implement immobilizer functionality can be implemented, which is triggered when the wheel chock is not in the holder. A particular advantage is that an existing braking functionality of the motor vehicle (here the parking brake) is used to implement the immobilizer functionality in connection with the wheel chock.

Es ist besonders vorteilhaft, wenn der von dem Radunterlegkeil in der Halterung betätigbare Schalter als Druck- und/oder Rollenschalter ausgeführt ist, der so an der Halterung angeordnet ist, dass der Druck- und/oder Rollenschalter in einem betätigten Zustand ist, wenn der Radunterlegkeil sich in der Halterung befindet und in einem nichtbetätigten Zustand ist, wenn der Radunterlegkeil sich nicht in der Halterung befindet. Der betätigte Zustand des Schalters kann auch als ausgelöster Zustand des Schalters und der nichtbetätigte Zustand als nicht ausgelöster Zustand des Schalters bezeichnet werden. Ein derartiger Druck- und/oder Rollenschalter ermöglicht eine mechanisch robuste Lösung, um ein erfindungsgemäßes Detektionsmittel zu realisieren, mittels dessen das Vorhandensein oder Nichtvorhandensein des Radunterlegkeils in der Halterung erkannt und entsprechend eine Wegfahrsperrfunktion aktiviert oder deaktiviert werden kann.It is particularly advantageous if the switch which can be actuated by the wheel chock in the holder is designed as a pressure and / or roller switch which is arranged on the holder in such a way that the pressure and / or roller switch is in an actuated state when the wheel chock is in the holder and is in a non-actuated state when the wheel chock is not in the holder. The actuated state of the switch can also be referred to as the triggered state of the switch and the non-actuated state as the non-triggered state of the switch. Such a pressure and / or roller switch enables a mechanically robust solution to implement a detection means according to the invention, by means of which the presence or absence of the wheel chock in the holder can be recognized and an immobilizer function can be activated or deactivated accordingly.

Es sind jedoch unterschiedlichste Ausführungsvarianten denkbar, um ein erfindungsgemäßes Detektionsmittel zu realisieren. Das Detektionsmittel kann insbesondere Übertragungsmittel zur kontaktlosen Daten- und/oder Energieübertragung aufweisen, mit deren Hilfe ein Signal, z. B. ein optisches oder elektrisches Signal, durch kontaktlose Übertragung, z. B. durch induktive Übertragung, zwischen dem Radunterlegkeil und der Halterung übertragen werden kann. Das Detektionsmittel kann ferner so ausgebildet sein, dass es, falls der Radunterlegkeil nicht in seiner Halterung ist, ein Signal, z. B. ein kodiertes Signal, über den Fahrzeug-CAN sendet, um einen Eingriff in die Getriebe-Steuerung zu aktivieren, um eine Wegfahrsperrfunktionalität auszulösen.However, a wide variety of design variants are conceivable in order to implement a detection means according to the invention. The detection means can in particular have transmission means for contactless data and / or energy transmission, with the aid of which a signal, e.g. B. an optical or electrical signal, by contactless transmission, for. B. can be transmitted by inductive transmission between the wheel chock and the bracket. The detection means can also be designed so that, if the wheel chock is not in its holder, a signal, e.g. B. sends a coded signal via the vehicle CAN to activate an intervention in the transmission control to trigger an immobilizer functionality.

Beispielsweise kann das Detektionsmittel eine auf dem Radunterlegkeil angeordnete Markierung aufweisen, beispielsweise in Form eines Etiketts. Das Etikett kann beispielsweise ein sogenanntes RFID-Etikett sein (englisch: Radio-Frequency-Identification-Label, auch als Funketikett bezeichnet). Das Detektionsmittel umfasst hierbei ferner eine an der Halterung oder benachbart zur Halterung angeordnete Sensoreinheit, die ausgebildet ist, die Markierung, z. B. das Etikett, zu erfassen, wenn sich der Radunterlegkeil in der Halterung befindet. Ist das Etikett ein RFID-Etikett, ist die Sensoreinrichtung entsprechend als ein RFID-Empfänger ausgeführt. Die Markierung oder das Etikett kann jedoch auch auf andere Weise ausgeführt sein, beispielsweise in Form eines Etiketts, das einen Strichcode oder einen sogenannten QR-Code aufweist, der von einer im Bereich der Halterung angeordneten optischen Empfängereinheit optisch bzw. opto-elektronisch erfasst wird.For example, the detection means can have a marking arranged on the wheel chock, for example in the form of a label. The label can be, for example, a so-called RFID label (English: radio frequency identification label, also referred to as a radio label). The detection means further comprises a sensor unit arranged on the holder or adjacent to the holder, which is designed to mark, e.g. B. the label to detect when the wheel chock is in the holder. If the label is an RFID label, the sensor device is accordingly designed as an RFID receiver. However, the marking or the label can also be implemented in another way, for example in the form of a label which has a bar code or a so-called QR code which is optically or optoelectronically detected by an optical receiver unit arranged in the region of the holder.

Eine weitere Variante einer erfindungsgemäßen Realisierung eines derartigen Detektionsmittels sieht hierbei vor, dass die Übertragungsmittel eine in der Halterung angeordnete erste Spule und eine im Radunterlegkeil angeordnete zweite Spule aufweisen, mit deren Hilfe ein elektrisches Signal durch induktive Übertragung zwischen Radunterlegkeil und Halterung übertragen werden kann, wobei die erste Spule mit einer entsprechenden Leseelektronik zusammengeschaltet ist. Derartige induktive Übertragungssysteme sind beispielsweise im Kraftfahrzeugbereich von entsprechend ausgeführten Zündschlüsseln bekannt. Ein Vorteil dieser Variante ist, dass diese einerseits kostengünstig realisiert werden kann und ferner keine außen am Radunterlegkeil befindlichen Teile des Detektionsmittels erfordert, die beim Gebrauch leicht beschädigt werden könnten.A further variant of a realization of such a detection means according to the invention provides that the transmission means have a first coil arranged in the holder and a second coil arranged in the wheel chock, with the aid of which an electrical signal can be transmitted by inductive transmission between the wheel chock and the holder, wherein the first coil is interconnected with corresponding reading electronics. Such inductive transmission systems are known, for example, in the motor vehicle sector from appropriately designed ignition keys. An advantage of this variant is that on the one hand it can be implemented inexpensively and, furthermore, it does not require any parts of the detection means which are located on the outside of the wheel chock and which could easily be damaged during use.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung kann der Radunterlegkeil eine mechanische Kodierung für ein Zusammenwirken mit einer mechanischen Gegenkodierung in der Halterung aufweisen. Auf diese Weise kann sichergestellt werden, dass ein bestimmter Radunterlegkeil nur in einer bestimmten, ihm zugeordneten Halterung ordnungsgemäß angebracht werden kann. Auf diese Weise kann ein Diebstahlschutz realisiert werden, da ein entwendeter Radunterlegkeil in der Regel für den Entwender wertlos ist, da er in keine andere Halterung passt.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the wheel chock can have a mechanical coding for interaction with a mechanical counter-coding in the holder. In this way it can be ensured that a specific wheel chock can only be properly attached in a specific holder assigned to it. In this way, theft protection can be implemented since a stolen wheel chock is usually worthless to the user since it does not fit in any other holder.

Eine derartige mechanische Kodierung des Radunterlegkeils kann beispielsweise dadurch realisiert werden, dass der Radunterlegkeil in einem Bereich seiner Außenfläche in einem vorbestimmten Muster angeordnete Vertiefungen und/oder Vorsprünge aufweist, die formschlüssig in ein entsprechendes Gegenmuster an der Halterung passen, analog zu einem mechanischen Schlüssel-Schloss-System.Such a mechanical coding of the wheel chock can be realized, for example, in that the wheel chock has depressions and / or projections arranged in a predetermined pattern in a region of its outer surface, which fit in a form-fitting manner in a corresponding counter-pattern on the holder, analogously to a mechanical key lock -System.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform kann das Detektionsmittel ferner eine in den Radunterlegkeil integrierte Bluetooth- oder Nahfeldkommunikation (englisch: NFC - Near Field Communication)-Sende-/Empfangseinheit aufweisen. Diese Sende-/Empfangseinheit kann in Kommunikationsverbindung mit einer entsprechenden Bluetooth- oder Nahfeldkommunikation-Sende-/Empfangseinheit des Kraftfahrzeugs oder eines Mobilfunkgeräts, insbesondere eines Smartphones stehen. Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist der Unterlegkeil somit mit einer entsprechenden Kommunikationseinheit des Fahrzeugs oder mit einem Mobiltelefon gepaart. Grundsätzlich kann der Unterlegkeil gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsvariante mit einer SIM-Karte ausgestattet sein und auf diese Weise ebenfalls eine Sende-/Empfangseinheit eines Detektionsmittel ausbilden.According to a further embodiment, the detection means can furthermore have a Bluetooth or near field communication (NFC) transmitter / receiver unit integrated in the wheel chock. This transmission / reception unit can be in communication connection with a corresponding Bluetooth or near-field communication transmission / reception unit of the motor vehicle or a mobile radio device, in particular a smartphone. In this embodiment, the wheel chock is thus paired with a corresponding communication unit of the vehicle or with a mobile phone. Basically, according to a further embodiment variant, the wheel chock can be equipped with a SIM card and in this way likewise form a transmitter / receiver unit of a detection means.

Zur Versorgung einer in den Radunterlegkeil integrierten Sende-/Empfangseinheit kann der Unterlegkeil auch eine wiederaufladbare Batterie aufweisen, die im Innern des Radunterlegkeils angeordnet ist und deren Aufladung entweder über Kontakte oder drahtlos, wie beispielsweise bei elektrischen Zahnbürsten, erfolgt.To supply a transmitting / receiving unit integrated in the wheel chock, the chock can also have a rechargeable battery which is arranged in the interior of the wheel chock and is charged either via contacts or wirelessly, for example in the case of electric toothbrushes.

Gemäß einem weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung kann das Kraftfahrzeug ferner eine optische bzw. visuelle und/oder akustische Warneinrichtung aufweisen, die ausgebildet ist, einen Zustand "Radunterlegkeil befindet sich im Halter" und/oder den Zustand "Radunterlegkeil befindet sich nicht im Halter" am Fahrerarbeitsplatz zu signalisieren. Das Kraftfahrzeug, insbesondere die Warneinrichtung kann hierbei ausgeführt sein, einen optischen bzw. visuellen und/oder akustischen Warnhinweis auszugeben, falls das Detektionsmittel erkennt, dass sich der Radunterlegkeil nicht in der Halterung befindet. Insbesondere kann in einem Anzeigedisplay des Kraftfahrzeug-Cockpits ein solcher Warnhinweis angezeigt werden. Somit erkennt der Fahrer sofort, warum die Wegfahrsperre aktiviert ist.According to a further aspect of the invention, the motor vehicle can furthermore have an optical or visual and / or acoustic warning device which is designed to have a state "wheel chock is in the holder" and / or the state "wheel chock is not in the holder" at the driver's workplace to signal. The motor vehicle, in particular the warning device, can be designed to emit an optical or visual and / or acoustic warning if the detection means detects that the wheel chock is not in the holder. In particular, such a warning can be displayed in a display of the motor vehicle cockpit. This means that the driver can immediately see why the immobilizer is activated.

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a highly schematic view of a wheel chock and its holder according to a further embodiment of the invention.

Gleiche oder funktional äquivalente Elemente sind in allen Figuren mit denselben Bezugszeichen bezeichnet.Identical or functionally equivalent elements are designated with the same reference symbols in all figures.

In Figur 1 ist zunächst im unteren Teil der Figur ein Nutzfahrzeug 1 gezeigt, aufweisend ein Fahrerhaus 5, das auf dem Fahrzeugrahmen 4 mittels einer Fahrerhauslagerung (nicht dargestellt) gelagert ist. Das Nutzfahrzeug 1 umfasst eine an sich bekannte Feststellbremse 3, mit pneumatischen Federspeicherbremszylindern 3a, die zum Einlegen der Feststellbremse entlüftet werden können und dadurch zugespannt werden. Die Federspeicherbremszylinder sind über Pneumatikleitungen 3b und eine mit einem Druckluftspeicher verbundene Ventilanordnung (jeweils nicht dargestellt) mit Druckluft beaufschlagbar.In Figure 1 A commercial vehicle 1 is initially shown in the lower part of the figure, comprising a driver's cab 5 which is mounted on the vehicle frame 4 by means of a driver's cab mounting (not shown). The utility vehicle 1 comprises a parking brake 3 known per se, with pneumatic spring brake cylinders 3 a, which can be vented to engage the parking brake and are thereby applied. The spring brake cylinders can be pressurized with pneumatic air via pneumatic lines 3b and a valve arrangement (not shown in each case) connected to a compressed air accumulator.

Am Fahrzeugrahmen 4 oder an einer anderen geeigneten Stelle des Nutzfahrzeugs ist eine Halterung 11 für einen Radunterlegkeil 10 vorgesehen. Es wurde eingangs bereits erwähnt, dass aus dem Stand der Technik verschiedene Möglichkeiten bekannt sind, einen Radunterlegkeil im Kraftfahrzeug zu haltern. Der obere Teil der Figur 1 zeigt einen vergrößerten Ausschnitt A der Halterung 11 mit dem Radunterlegkeil 10. Die Halterung 11 ist hierbei stark schematisiert dargestellt. Die Halterung 11 kann je nach verfügbarem Bauraum zweckmäßig ausgeführt sein, beispielsweise als Stauraum, als Haltebügel, als Klemmvorrichtung, als Einschubfach etc.A holder 11 for a wheel chock 10 is provided on the vehicle frame 4 or at another suitable location on the utility vehicle. It was mentioned at the beginning that various possibilities are known from the prior art for holding a wheel chock in the motor vehicle. The upper part of the Figure 1 shows an enlarged section A of the bracket 11 with the wheel chock 10. The bracket 11 is shown here in a highly schematic manner. Depending on the available installation space, the holder 11 can be expediently designed, for example as storage space, as a holding bracket, as a clamping device, as a slide-in compartment, etc.

Entscheidend gemäß der in Figur 1 dargestellten Variante ist, dass die Halterung 11 für den Radunterlegkeil 10 einen mechanischen als Rollenschalter 13 ausgeführten Druckschalter aufweist, der so an der Halterung 11 angeordnet ist, dass der Rollenschalter 13 automatisch dann betätigt wird, wenn der Radunterlegkeil 10 wieder mittels der Halterung 11 am Fahrzeug befestigt wird. Zum Einstecken in die Halterung 11 wird der Unterlegkeil 10 beispielsweise so auf den Rollenschalter 13 gedrückt, dass die Rolle 13a des Rollenschalters 13 von dem Unterlegkeil 10 in Figur 1 nach rechts gedrückt wird, so dass die Feder 13b zusammengedrückt wird und sich der Kontakt 13c des Rollenschalters schließt. Dadurch wird über die Anschlussleitungen 15 des Rollenschalters 13 ein entsprechendes elektrisches Signal erzeugt, wodurch eine Feststellbremsfunktion deaktiviert wird. Wird der Radunterlegkeil 10 aus der Halterung 11 entnommen, bewegt sich die Rolle 13a aufgrund der Federkraft der vorgespannten Feder 13b nach links und der Kontakt 13c ist geöffnet. Bei geöffnetem Kontakt 13c bzw. nichtbetätigtem Rollenschalter 13 wird über die Signalleitungen 15 kein elektrisches Signal übertragen, wodurch die Feststellbremsfunktion aktiviert wird.Crucial according to the in Figure 1 The variant shown is that the holder 11 for the wheel chock 10 has a mechanical pressure switch designed as a roller switch 13, which is arranged on the holder 11 such that the roller switch 13 is actuated automatically when the wheel chock 10 is again on the vehicle by means of the holder 11 is attached. For inserting into the holder 11, the wheel chock 10 is, for example so pressed on the roller switch 13 that the roller 13a of the roller switch 13 from the wheel chock 10 in Figure 1 is pushed to the right so that the spring 13b is compressed and the contact 13c of the roller switch closes. As a result, a corresponding electrical signal is generated via the connecting lines 15 of the roller switch 13, as a result of which a parking brake function is deactivated. If the wheel chock 10 is removed from the holder 11, the roller 13a moves to the left due to the spring force of the prestressed spring 13b and the contact 13c is opened. When the contact 13c is open or the roller switch 13 is not actuated, no electrical signal is transmitted via the signal lines 15, as a result of which the parking brake function is activated.

Das Signal des Rollenschalters 13 kann beispielsweise über den Fahrzeug-Datenbus (CAN) an eine elektropneumatische Feststellbremse übertragen werden, die dann entsprechend eingelegt wird, falls der Rollenschalter 13 geöffnet ist, und deaktiviert wird, falls der Rollenschalter 13 geschlossen ist. Insbesondere kann über den Schalter 13 ein Magnetventil 3c der Feststellbremse 3 des Fahrzeugs betätigt werden, derart, dass beim geöffneten Schalter 13, d. h. der Radunterlegkeil 10 befindet sich nicht der Halterung 11, die Feststellbremsen 3a über das Magnetventil 3c entlüftet und damit zugespannt werden.The signal from the roller switch 13 can be transmitted, for example, via the vehicle data bus (CAN) to an electro-pneumatic parking brake, which is then applied accordingly if the roller switch 13 is open and is deactivated if the roller switch 13 is closed. In particular, a solenoid valve 3c of the parking brake 3 of the vehicle can be actuated via the switch 13 in such a way that when the switch 13 is open, i. H. the wheel chock 10 is not located in the holder 11, the parking brakes 3a are vented via the solenoid valve 3c and are thus applied.

Der Rollenschalter 13 dient somit als ein konstruktiv einfach zu realisierendes Detektionsmittel, das ausgebildet ist, zu erkennen, ob sich der Radunterlegkeil 10 in der Halterung 11 befindet oder nicht und die Wegfahrsperre in Form der Feststellbremse 3 zu aktivieren, wenn sich der Radunterlegkeil 10 nicht in der Halterung 11 befindet und die Wegfahrsperre zu deaktivieren, wenn sich der Radunterlegkeil 10 in der Halterung 11 befindet.The roller switch 13 thus serves as a structurally simple to implement detection means, which is designed to recognize whether the wheel chock 10 is in the holder 11 or not and to activate the immobilizer in the form of the parking brake 3 when the wheel chock 10 is not in the bracket 11 and deactivate the immobilizer when the wheel chock 10 is in the bracket 11.

Der Druckschalter 13 kann bei Bedarf, z. B. bei gestohlenem Unterlegkeil, auch mit einem Blindkeil oder auch nur mit einem Klebeband überbrückt werden, d. h. auch ohne Radunterlegkeil 10 betätigt werden.The pressure switch 13 can, if necessary, for. B. with stolen wheel chock, also with a blind wedge or even with an adhesive tape, d. H. can also be operated without wheel chock 10.

Das Nutzfahrzeug 1 kann alternativ oder zusätzlich auch eine elektronische Wegfahrsperre 2 aufweisen, die in Abhängigkeit von dem Schalter 13 ausgegebenen Signal aktivierbar oder deaktivierbar ausgeführt sein kann.As an alternative or in addition, the utility vehicle 1 can also have an electronic immobilizer 2, which can be designed to be activated or deactivated depending on the signal output by the switch 13.

In Figur 2 ist eine weitere Variante der in Figur 1 gezeigten Ausführungsform gezeigt. Eine Besonderheit der in Figur 2 gezeigten Ausführungsvariante besteht darin, dass der Unterlegkeil 20 im Unterschied zu dem Unterlegkeil 10 ferner an einem Bereich seiner Außenfläche eine mechanische Kodierung 21 aufweist, die für ein Zusammenwirken mit einer mechanischen Gegenkodierung 11a der Halterung 11 ausgeführt ist. Der Bereich des Unterlegkeils mit der mechanischen Kodierung 21 ist durch den ellipsenförmigen Ausschnitt nochmals in einer vergrößerten Darstellung gezeigt. Ferner ist rechts in Figur 2 ein vergrößerter Ausschnitt gezeigt, der jeweils nur den Teilbereich des Radunterlegkeils 20 und den korrespondierenden Teilbereich 11 der Halterung zeigt, an denen sich die mechanische Kodierung 21 des Radunterlegkeils 20 bzw. die mechanische Gegenkontierung 11a der Halterung 11 befindet. Die mechanische Kodierung 21 des Radunterlegkeils ist durch ein Muster angeordneter Vertiefungen ausgebildet, in das ein entsprechend ausgebildetes Muster von Vorsprüngen der Gegenkodierung 11a der Halterung 11 formschlüssig eingreifen kann.In Figure 2 is another variant of the in Figure 1 shown embodiment shown. A peculiarity of the Figure 2 The embodiment variant shown is that, in contrast to the chock 10, the chock 20 also has a mechanical coding 21 on a region of its outer surface which is used for interaction with a mechanical Countercoding 11a of the bracket 11 is executed. The area of the wheel chock with the mechanical coding 21 is shown again in an enlarged view by the elliptical cut-out. Furthermore, right in Figure 2 an enlarged detail is shown, each showing only the partial area of the wheel chock 20 and the corresponding partial area 11 of the holder, on which the mechanical coding 21 of the wheel chock 20 or the mechanical counter-account 11a of the holder 11 is located. The mechanical coding 21 of the wheel chock is formed by a pattern of recesses in which a correspondingly designed pattern of projections of the counter coding 11a of the holder 11 can engage in a form-fitting manner.

Es ist erkennbar, dass durch die mechanische Kodierung 21 des Radunterlegkeils 20 und die mechanische Gegenkontierung 11a der Halterung 11 somit eine Paarung zwischen dem Radunterlegkeil 20 und der Halterung 11 erzeugt wird, so dass nur jeweils der Radunterlegkeil 20 an der Halterung 11 befestigt werden kann, der genau die mechanische Kodierung 21 aufweist, die zu der mechanischen Gegenkodierung 11a passt. Nur in diesem Fall werden die Rollenschalter 13 entsprechend betätigt.It can be seen that the mechanical coding 21 of the wheel chock 20 and the mechanical counterassignment 11a of the holder 11 thus produce a pairing between the wheel chock 20 and the holder 11, so that only the wheel chock 20 can be attached to the holder 11 in each case. which has exactly the mechanical coding 21 which matches the mechanical counter coding 11a. Only in this case are the roller switches 13 operated accordingly.

Figur 3 zeigt eine weitere Ausführungsform eines Detektionsmittels 32, um zu erkennen, ob sich ein Unterlegkeil 30 in der ihm zugeordneten Halterung 31 befindet. Die Besonderheit dieser Ausführungsvariante besteht darin, dass in der Halterung 31 eine erste Spule 34 angeordnet ist und dass ferner eine im Innern des Radunterlegkeils 30 angeordnete zweite Spule 33 vorgesehen ist. Mithilfe der ersten Spule 34 und der zweiten Spule 33 kann ein elektrisches Signal durch induktive Übertragung zwischen den Spulen 33, 34 und damit zwischen dem Radunterlegkeil 30 und der Halterung 31 übertragen werden, wobei die erste Spule 34 mit einer entsprechenden Leseelektronik 36 zusammengeschaltet ist. Figure 3 shows a further embodiment of a detection means 32 in order to recognize whether a wheel chock 30 is located in the holder 31 assigned to it. The special feature of this embodiment variant is that a first coil 34 is arranged in the holder 31 and that a second coil 33 arranged in the interior of the wheel chock 30 is also provided. With the aid of the first coil 34 and the second coil 33, an electrical signal can be transmitted by inductive transmission between the coils 33, 34 and thus between the wheel chock 30 and the holder 31, the first coil 34 being connected together with corresponding reading electronics 36.

Befindet sich nun der Radunterlegkeil 30 in seiner Halterungsposition in der Halterung 31, dann wird diese Anwesenheit des Randunterlegkeils 30 durch die entsprechende Anwesenheit der Spule 33 durch die Spule 34 detektiert, die ein entsprechendes Signal an die Auswerteelektronik 36 gibt. Die Auswerteelektronik 36 kann dann wieder ein entsprechendes Signal zur Aktivierung oder Deaktivierung der Wegfahrsperre an den Fahrzeug-Datenbus ausgeben. Zur Energieversorgung der ersten Spule 33 kann eine kleine wiederaufladbare Batterie im Radunterlegkeil 30 vorgesehen sein.If the wheel chock 30 is now in its holder position in the holder 31, this presence of the edge chock 30 is detected by the corresponding presence of the coil 33 by the coil 34, which gives a corresponding signal to the evaluation electronics 36. The evaluation electronics 36 can then again output a corresponding signal for activating or deactivating the immobilizer on the vehicle data bus. A small rechargeable battery can be provided in the wheel chock 30 for the energy supply of the first coil 33.

Die erste Spule 34 kann auch die Sendespule und die zweite Spule die Lesespule sein, so dass keine Batterie im Radunterlegkeil 30 zur Versorgung der zweiten Spule 33 erforderlich ist.The first coil 34 can also be the transmitter coil and the second coil the read coil, so that no battery in the wheel chock 30 is required to supply the second coil 33.

In Figur 4 ist eine weitere Ausführungsvariante gezeigt. Die Besonderheit dieser Ausführungsvariante liegt darin, dass das Detektionsmittel 42 zum Erkennen, ob sich der Radunterlegkeil 40 in seiner Halterung 41 befindet oder nicht, durch eine am Radunterlegkeil 40 vorgesehene Markierung 44 und eine Sensorvorrichtung 43, 45, 46 an der Halterung 41 gebildet wird, wobei die Sensorvorrichtung ausgeführt ist, die Markierung zu detektieren. Das Etikett kann z. B. ein an der Außenseite des Radunterlegkeils 41 befestigtes RFID-Etikett 44 sein. Die Halterung 41 für den Radunterlegkeil 40 weist entsprechend eine Sensorvorrichtung 43 auf, die ausgebildet ist, das RFID-Etikett 44 auszulesen. Befindet sich nun der Radunterlegkeil 40 in seiner vorbestimmten Stellung in der Halterung 41, kann die Sensoreinrichtung 43 das Etikett 44 detektieren und dessen Inhalt auslesen. Das Ausleseergebnis wird wiederum über Signalleitungen 45 an eine Auswerteelektronik 46 übertragen. Das Etikett 44 kann hierbei eine Kodierung aufweisen, die von der Sensorvorrichtung 43 erfasst werden kann und mit einer in ihrem Speicher abgelegten Kodierung verglichen wird. Die Kodierung kann beispielsweise den Radunterlegkeil eindeutig identifizieren, so dass auch hier eine Paarung von Unterlegkeil 40 mit der Halterung 41 ermöglicht werden kann.In Figure 4 Another embodiment variant is shown. The special feature of this embodiment variant is that the detection means 42 for recognizing whether the wheel chock 40 is located in its holder 41 or not is formed by a marking 44 provided on the wheel chock 40 and a sensor device 43, 45, 46 on the holder 41. wherein the sensor device is designed to detect the marking. The label can e.g. B. an RFID label 44 attached to the outside of the wheel chock 41. The holder 41 for the wheel chock 40 accordingly has a sensor device 43 which is designed to read the RFID label 44. If the wheel chock 40 is now in its predetermined position in the holder 41, the sensor device 43 can detect the label 44 and read out its content. The readout result is in turn transmitted via signal lines 45 to evaluation electronics 46. The label 44 can have a code that can be detected by the sensor device 43 and compared with a code stored in its memory. The coding can, for example, uniquely identify the wheel chock, so that a pairing of chock 40 with the holder 41 can also be made possible here.

Durch die vorstehend beschriebenen Detektionsmittel, z. B. den mechanischen, elektrischen, elektronischen oder optischen Detektionsmethoden, lassen sich Fahrzeug und Unterlegkeil paaren. Eine Paarung kann hierbei 1:1 erfolgen, d. h. ein (oder mehrere) Unterlegkeil(e) ist (oder sind) genau einem bestimmten Fahrzeug zugeordnet, so dass eine aktivierte Wegfahrsperre nur durch diesen (oder diese) Unterlegkeil(e) wieder deaktivierbar ist, durch Anbringen des Unterlegkeils (oder der Unterlegkeile) in der Halterung. Eine Paarung kann auch "mehrere zu mehrere" erfolgen, derart, dass ein Unterlegkeil mit einer Gruppe von Fahrzeugen innerhalb einer Fahrzeugflotte gepaart ist, vergleichbar mit Schlüsseln für Schließanlagen oder Zündschlüsseln für Linienbus-Flotten. Beispielsweise können 20 Unterlegkeile für 10 Zugfahrzeuge und 10 Anhänger, aber nicht für andere Fahrzeuge kodiert werden. Auch "Generalschlüssel", also ein Keil der für eine Fahrzeugflotte passt, sind möglich.By the detection means described above, for. B. the mechanical, electrical, electronic or optical detection methods, vehicle and wheel chock can be paired. A pairing can be 1: 1, i.e. H. one (or more) wheel chock (s) is (or are) assigned to a specific vehicle, so that an activated immobilizer can only be deactivated by this (or these) wheel chock (s) by attaching the wheel chock (or wheel chocks) in the bracket. A pairing can also take place “several to several”, such that a wheel chock is paired with a group of vehicles within a vehicle fleet, comparable to keys for locking systems or ignition keys for regular bus fleets. For example, 20 wheel chocks can be coded for 10 towing vehicles and 10 trailers, but not for other vehicles. "General keys", ie a wedge that fits a vehicle fleet, are also possible.

Die Erfindung ist nicht auf die oben beschriebenen bevorzugten Ausführungsformen beschränkt.The invention is not limited to the preferred embodiments described above.

BezugszeichenlisteReference list

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NutzfahrzeugCommercial vehicle
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Elektronische WegfahrsperreElectronic immobilizer
33rd
Pneumatische FeststellbremsePneumatic parking brake
3a3a
FederspeicherbremszylinderSpring brake cylinder
3b3b
PneumatikleitungenPneumatic lines
3c3c
Magnetventilmagnetic valve
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FahrzeugrahmenVehicle frame
55
FahrerhausCab
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RadunterlegkeilWheel chock
1111
Halterungbracket
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Mechanische GegenkodierungMechanical counter coding
1313
RollenschalterRoller switch
13a13a
DruckrollePressure roller
13b13b
Federnfeathers
13c13c
KontaktschalterContact switch
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SignalleitungSignal line
2020th
RadunterlegkeilWheel chock
2121
Halterungbracket
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Mechanische KodierungMechanical coding
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RadunterlegkeilWheel chock
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Halterungbracket
3232
DetektionsmittelDetection means
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SpuleKitchen sink
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SpuleKitchen sink
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SignalleitungSignal line
3636
AuswerteelektronikEvaluation electronics
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Halterungbracket
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Halterungbracket
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DetektionsmittelDetection means
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SensorvorrichtungSensor device
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Etikettlabel
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SignalleitungSignal line
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AuswerteelektronikEvaluation electronics

Claims (14)

  1. A motor vehicle, in particular utility vehicle (1), comprising
    a wheel chock (10; 20; 30; 40);
    a securing means (11; 31; 41) for the wheel chock (10; 20; 30; 40) in which the wheel chock (10; 20; 30; 40) can be secured in a removable fashion; and
    an immobilizer (2) of the motor vehicle, which is activated when the wheel chock (10; 20; 30; 40) is removed from the securing means (11; 31; 41) and is deactivated when the wheel chock (10; 20; 30; 40) is located in the securing means (11; 31; 41), wherein the immobilizer (2) is embodied in such a way that when the immobilizer (2) is activated
    a) an ignition and/or an engine start can be carried out and/or an electrical power supply of the motor vehicle can be switched on but it is not possible for the motor vehicle to drive away; and/or
    b) a parking brake (3) of the motor vehicle is engaged.
  2. The motor vehicle according to Claim 1, characterized in that bypass means are provided by means of which an activated immobilizer (2) can be deactivated without the wheel chock (10; 20; 30; 40) being located in the securing means (11; 31; 41).
  3. The motor vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a detection means (13; 32; 42) which is designed
    a) to detect whether or not the wheel chock (10; 20; 30; 40) is located in the securing means (11; 31; 41) and
    b) to activate the immobilizer (2; 3) if the wheel chock (10; 20; 30; 40) is not located in the securing means (11; 31; 41) and to deactivate the immobilizer (2) if the wheel chock (10; 20; 30; 40) is located in the securing means (11; 31; 41).
  4. The motor vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the securing means (11; 31; 41) has a contact or switch (13) which can be triggered by the wheel chock (10; 20; 30; 40) and by means of which the immobilizer (2) can be activated and deactivated.
  5. The motor vehicle according to Claim 4, characterized in that an electrical signal can be generated by means of the contact or switch (13), by means of which electrical signal an immobilizer (2) can be activated or deactivated.
  6. The motor vehicle according to Claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the contact or switch (13) is operatively connected to a valve, in particular a solenoid valve (3c), of a pneumatic or electropneumatic parking brake device (3) in such a way that a non-triggered contact or switch (13) generates a valve position of the valve in which the parking brake device (3) is engaged.
  7. The motor vehicle according to one of Claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the switch (13) is embodied as a pressure switch and/or roller switch which is arranged on the securing means (11) in such a way that the pressure and/or roller switch is in an activated state if the wheel chock (10; 20) is located in the securing means (11), and is in a non-activated state if the wheel chock (10; 20) is not located in the securing means (11).
  8. The motor vehicle according to Claim 3, characterized in that the detection means (42)
    a) has a marker (44), in particular a label, which is arranged on the wheel chock (40), and
    b) has a sensor device (43) which is arranged on the securing means (41) or adjacent to the securing means and is designed to sense the marker (44) if the wheel chock (40) is located in the securing means (41).
  9. The motor vehicle according to Claim 8, characterized in that the marker has encoding, and in that the sensor device (43) is designed to sense the sensed encoding and compare it with encoding stored in the memory thereof.
  10. The motor vehicle according to Claim 3, characterized in that the detection means (32) has transmission means for the contactless transmission of data and/or energy, by means of which an electrical signal can be transmitted between the wheel chock (30) and the securing means (31) by contactless, in particular inductive, transmission.
  11. The motor vehicle according to Claim 10, characterized in that the transmission means (32) have a first coil (34) which is arranged in the securing means (31) and a second coil (33) which is arranged in the wheel chock (30), by means of which coils (34, 33) an electrical signal can be transmitted between the wheel chock (30) and securing means (31) by inductive transmission, wherein the first coil (34) is connected to a corresponding electronic reading device (36).
  12. The motor vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by mechanical encoding (21) of the wheel chock (20) for interaction with opposite mechanical coding (11a) of the securing means (11).
  13. The motor vehicle according to Claim 3 or 11, characterized in that the detection means (13; 32; 42) has a Bluetooth or near field communication transceiver unit integrated into the wheel chock.
  14. The motor vehicle according to one of Claims 3 to 13, characterized in that the motor vehicle is designed to output a visual and/or acoustic warning message if the detection means (13; 32; 42) detects that the wheel chock (10; 20; 30; 40) is not located in the securing means (11; 31; 41).
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